- New Design: Laughing Kookaburra in flight
- Perth Mint: Minting excellence since 1899
- Highest Purity: Fineness 999.9
- New DesignWith wings spread over eucalyptus and bush
- Perth MintOne of the world's most renowned mints
- Highest PurityBrilliant Uncirculated and checked by strict quality controls
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Kookaburra 2026, 1 kg silver
It isn’t laughing, it’s calling.Its image in silver.
1 kg silver, 2026 issue. The image shows the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by trees and rocks.
Kookaburra 2026, 1 kg silver, side with the kookaburra, image
1 kg silver, 2026 issue. The image shows the kookaburra in flight over a river, framed by trees and rocks.
The call
In chorus with the family
koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa
In German it is also called Lachender Hans, “laughing Hans”. But what sounds like laughter is a territorial call: it warns other birds to stay away, as the Australian Museum writes.
The family often calls in chorus, above all at dawn and dusk. This is how it tells other kookaburras that its territory is occupied.
In the breeding season other kookaburras help out, usually young birds from the previous one to two years. Everyone in the group shares the rearing, and the parents are believed to pair for life.
At around 42 centimetres and 340 grams on average, it is one of the largest kingfishers. It lives almost everywhere in eastern Australia where suitable trees grow.
The perch
It waits quietly on a perch with a good view, then drops straight down.
Under the loupe
The side with the kookaburra carries the weight, fineness and year, together with the mintmark of the Perth Mint.
On the other side: the effigy of King Charles III by Dan Thorne. The design is by Wade Robinson.
KookaburraThe kookaburra
FinenessWeight and fineness
EffigyThe effigy
The image up close
The designs
How the years show it
Since 1990 the silver coin has carried the kookaburra, almost every year with a new design. The first was created by Stuart Devlin, who also designed Australia’s first decimal coins of 1966. Here are the years from our range.
2026In flight over the river
2025On the branch, 35 years
2024In flight, with a snake
2023Two kookaburras on the waratah
2022On the birdbath
2021On a eucalyptus branch
2020At dawn, 30 years
2019On a branch by the water
2018Flying in
2017Two on a wooden fence
2016On a fence post
2015On a tree stump
2014On a branch
2013Two on a branch
2012Among eucalyptus leaves
2009In front of rays
Three sizes, one design
We carry the silver bullion coin in one ounce, ten ounces and one kilogram, with face values of 1, 10 and 30 dollars. All three carry the design of the year.
Silver
Gold
Proof
High relief
Gilded
Privy mark
In colour
Gold-plated
Incused
Antiqued
How their sizes compare
Silver, from one ounce up to one kilogram
1 ounce40.9 mm
5 ounces50.9 mm
10 ounces75.9 mm
1 kg100.9 mm
Gold, from 0.5 grams up to five ounces
0.5 g11.6 mmDesign 2025
1/10 ounce16.6 mm
1/4 ounce20.6 mm
1 ounceDesign 2025
2 ounces36.6 mmDesign 2024
5 ouncesDesign 2023
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Australia
- Face value
- 30 AUD
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Fineness
- 999.9/1000
- Diameter
- up to 100.9 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Effigy
- Charles III
- Mint
- Perth Mint
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
In the evening the family often calls once more in chorus.
1 kg Silver Kookaburra 2026 – Australia's Icon in Impressive Size
A full kilogram of purest silver, immortalised in one of the world's most popular bullion coins. The Silver Kookaburra 2026 from the Perth Mint combines Australian natural beauty with the finest minting craftsmanship – all in a size that delights collectors and investors alike.
- Investment objective: Classic bullion coin for long-term wealth preservation and inflation hedge
- Design: Majestic kookaburra in flight against a typically Australian bush landscape
- Material & fineness: 1,000 grams of fine silver at the highest purity of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-famous Perth Mint – a guarantee of quality since 1899
- Country of origin: Australia – home of the legendary laughing kookaburra
The design: Australia's laughing bird in full splendour
The obverse of this imposing coin depicts the namesake kookaburra in a breathtaking flight scene. With wings spread wide, the iconic bird glides over a richly detailed Australian landscape. In the background, a gnarled eucalyptus tree rises, while rocky formations and bush vegetation complete the scenery. The engraving "KOOKABURRA" along with the inscriptions "2026 1 KILO 9999 SILVER" and the "P" mint mark for Perth Mint frame this work of art.
The reverse features the official portrait of King Charles III in profile. Surrounded by the inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" and the face value "30 DOLLARS", this royal effigy gives the coin its official character as legal tender.
Why this kilogram coin enriches your portfolio
With an impressive diameter of 100.90 mm, this coin feels substantial and valuable in the hand. It arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition in a protective coin capsule – ready to become part of your collection or investment portfolio.
Silver has proven its value over millennia. As one of humanity's oldest trading mediums, it still offers stability in uncertain times today.
Industrial demand for silver continues to rise steadily. Whether in electronics, the solar industry, or medical technology – the white precious metal has become indispensable. This fundamental demand naturally supports the value of your investment.
Tax advantages and practical aspects
Particularly attractive for investors: profits from the sale of silver coins are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. An advantage not to be underestimated compared to many other forms of investment!
- High liquidity – recognised worldwide and easily tradable
- Physical ownership – real wealth that you can hold in your hands
- Diversification – low correlation to other asset classes
- Crisis protection – a proven hedge against economic turbulence
- Cross-generational – ideal for passing on wealth
The Perth Mint: Tradition meets perfection
For over 125 years, the Perth Mint has produced coins of incomparable quality. As one of the most renowned mints in the world, it stands for precision, purity, and artistic excellence. Every single Kookaburra coin undergoes strict quality controls – your guarantee of a flawless product.
The Kookaburra itself has been a fixed part of the Perth Mint's program since 1990. Year after year, a new design is released, making the series highly appealing not only to investors but also to passionate collectors. The 2026 edition featuring the flying kookaburra fittingly continues this tradition.
Secure this impressive piece of Australian minting artistry now. One kilogram of pure silver, immortalised in one of the world's most sought-after coin series – that is the Kookaburra 2026.
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